Phegans Bay, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Phegans Bay, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Phegans Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.48826 |
| Longitude | 151.30793 |
| Population | 419 |
| Density | 644.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2256 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 43 km north-northeast |
Phegans Bay is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 419. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 644.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km north-northeast of Sydney. Phegans Bay is located at 33.4883°S, 151.3079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2256.
Phegans Bay exhales a quiet coastal charm, its waters a shimmering, dappled sapphire reflecting the broad, benevolent sky. It lies 15.0 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 3°T), and is situated 3.5 km north of Umina Beach. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of salt-kissed air and verdant slopes that tumble towards the serene waters of the bay. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of pale greys and creams, punctuate the undulating terrain, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze that carries the faint, briny tang of the sea. The air, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, possesses a peculiar softness, a muted warmth that seems to settle over the land like a benediction, making the very act of breathing a simple pleasure.
The history of Phegans Bay is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of those who have drawn their livelihood from its shores and fertile earth. For generations, the bay has been a generous provider, its waters yielding their bounty to hardy fishing families whose boats still bob in the small harbour, a colourful flotilla against the muted blues and greens of the water. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land has historically supported small-scale farming, the rich soils encouraging the growth of produce that finds its way to neighbouring markets. Today, while fishing remains a vital thread in the local fabric, Phegans Bay increasingly welcomes travellers seeking a tranquil escape, drawn by the unpretentious beauty and the unhurried pace of life that defines this special corner of the Central Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Phegans Bay, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Phegans Bay, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Phegans Bay includes the postcode (2256), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Phegans Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |